Electromechanical Flight Test & Integration Engineer

AlleyCorp; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Aviation, based in San Jose, CA, is seeking a seasoned mechanical engineer to design and test flight-critical actuation and propulsion integration for all-electric aircraft. You will develop test fixtures, create detailed metal parts, and define rigorous test plans to ensure safety and performance of prototype hardware.

The role requires 5+ years of engineering experience, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and strong CAD/FEA skills, with exposure to aerospace hardware standards and

Qualifications

• 5+ years engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Exposure to flight-critical systems
• Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks, NX)
• Ability to manage CAD and complex assemblies in Teamcenter
• Proficient in load analysis, free body diagrams, and FEA
• Experience designing complex metallic parts and weldments
• Familiarity with aerospace hardware standards
• Hands-on experience in carbon composite and metallic structures
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design test and integration fixtures/assemblies for flight-critical actuation systems from concept to experimental testing
• Design detailed metallic parts and assemblies for actuation and propulsion integration
• Define and execute test plans to clear hardware for safety of flight on prototype aircraft
• Design structural proof-load fixtures to validate flight hardware
• Collaborate with flight hardware engineers to develop test benches for validating new hardware
• Perform initial structural analysis and hand calculations to verify margins and interfaces
• Interface with suppliers to select COTS components
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications
• Support requirements development and documentation
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team

Job description

Archer Aviation, based in San Jose, CA, is seeking a seasoned mechanical engineer to design and test flight-critical actuation and propulsion integration for all-electric aircraft. You will develop test fixtures, create detailed metal parts, and define rigorous test plans to ensure safety and performance of prototype hardware.

The role requires 5+ years of engineering experience, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and strong CAD/FEA skills, with exposure to aerospace hardware standards and